Voxengo is happy to announce the release of version 2 of Voxformer vocal processing plug-in. Voxformer is a multi-functional vocal channel strip plug-in designed to be a comprehensive solution for all your vocal processing needs – be it spoken or sung vocals.

New Features :

- Smoother compression sound
- De-breath gate algorithm
- Multi-channel support
- Multi-platform support
- Wet/dry mix
- Mid/side processing
- Processing mode editors
- Selectable oversampling level
- Undo/redo
- Routing matrix
- Preset manager
- User interface coloration
- User interface re-scaling
- Channel grouping
- Plug-in instance naming
- Bypass switch

Voxformer 2.0 is available now for both Mac OS X and Windows in VST and AU formats. One-month introductory price of $55.95 is now effective, which is 20% off the regular price. Upgrading from the previous version costs $34.95 if previous version was purchased earlier than 90 days from now, otherwise upgrade is free during this grace period.

Qwikn for Pro Tools 8 is a handy utility that lets you effortlessly search and store Pro Tools 8 keyboard shortcuts. You no longer have to leave your DAW and open a PDF or web browser to search for a keyboard shortcut — you know, the one you should be using but were too lazy to find and remember ! Qwikn does this all for you, allowing you to remain focused on more important things — like making music.

Priced at $10, Qwikn requires an Intel Mac running OS X 10.5.5 with Pro Tools 8 (any flavor).

Acousticas has just released a Lexicon 224XL Impulse Response Library. This Library has been divides into 7 categories, covering various application styles :

- Hall 01 (87 impulses)
- Hall 01 (87 impulses)
- Vocal (87 impulses)
- Orchestral (87 impulses)
- Plate 01 (93 impulses)
- Plate 02 (87 impulses)
- Ambience (69 impulses)

Future updates are planned covering even more aspects of the Lexicon 224XL. All updates are always free to all registered users.

The Acousticas "version" of the 224XL is available now at a price of €79.

FabFilter has released updates for the Twin 2 synthesizer, Volcano 2 filter and Pro-C
compressor plug-ins.

Changes :

- The VST 3 versions of all plug-ins have been updated for Steinberg Cubase 5, and contain improved MIDI support and bypass functionality.
- Fixed problems with the external side chain input in combination with the envelope generators in FabFilter Twin 2 and Volcano 2.
- FabFilter Twin 2 fixes various minor problems with loading Twin 1
presets.
- All plug-ins contain various other fixes and improvements.

The updates are free for existing customers.

Last but not least, FabFilter also announces a preset contest. Since Twin 2 already contains an impressive grand piano preset, we are looking for an equally impressive vintage-sounding Rhodes piano preset. Submit your presets before April 15. The winner gets a FabFilter goodie bag including a free Total Bundle! More information can be found here:

Blue Sky introduces two components to its full line of monitoring solutions : SUB 212 400W Push-Pull Active Sub & SAT 8 300W Compact Mid-Field Monitor.

Blue Sky's SAT 8 is a three way, tri-amplified, 300-Watt, compact mid-field monitor which features an 8" high excursion hemispherical woofer, an ultra low distortion 4" hemispherical midrange driver, and a 1" dual ring radiator tweeter with integral waveguide, for superior off-axis response. To reduce destructive cabinet diffraction reflections, Blue Sky has developed